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Reflecting on how the system became so dysfunctional, the speakers identify the Department of Education’s inception in 1979 as a pivotal moment. Originally created as a political concession to teachers unions, it quickly became a hub for progressive policies, influencing everything from university funding to curriculum content. The wide availability of federal loans and grants further entrenched bureaucratic control, corrupting norms and stifling innovation.
Conversely, the private sector, exemplified by NSA’s approach, demonstrates that escaping federal strings is possible and advantageous. By rejecting federal funds, private institutions maintain academic rigor, uphold moral and religious principles, and resist ideological capture.